Peaceful protests are a cornerstone of our democracy, but public safety and respect for the law must always come first. Praying for a speedy recovery and hoping we can find better ways to communicate our differences.
No one should ever be put in harm's way for exercising their basic rights. The government and authorities need to respect freedom of assembly and ensure individual liberties are protected, not trampled.
Incredible that people still have to risk their lives just to make their voices heard. This is exactly why we need stronger protections for peaceful protests and real accountability for those who try to silence dissent.